Suwanee Whole Life Co-op:  Reminder- Order by 6pm TODAY!- LAST CALL FOR SEA SALT!

Just a friendly reminder, if you haven’t already placed your order, that market orders are due online by 6 pm TODAY. Place your order now so you don’t forget!

Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!

Click Here to Place Your Order For THURSDAY pick up

THIS ORDER IS FOR THURSDAY PICK UP AT SUWANEE LOCATION FROM 1PM to 3PM (1300 Peachtree Ind. Blvd, Suite 1104, Suwanee 30024 at Cultured Traditions)

*If you want to order from BUFORD LOCALLY GROWN pick up on TUESDAYS in Buford Click here to be redirected to Buford website

YOU CAN ONLY PICK UP FROM THE LOCATION YOU HAVE ORDERED FROM!

Buford Locally Grown :  Reminder- Order by 6pm TODAY!- LAST CALL FOR SEA SALT!

Just a friendly reminder, if you haven’t already placed your order, that market orders are due online by 6 pm TODAY. Place your order now so you don’t forget.

Thank you for placing your order and supporting local farms and businesses!

Click Here to Place Your Order

THIS ORDER IS FOR TUESDAY PICK UP AT BUFORD LOCATION (285 E. Moreno St. Buford 30518 from 1 pm to 6:30 pm. Pick up is behind the KCO Audio building on S. Hill St.)

ALFN Local Food Club:  Market Is Open!

Good Morning everyone!

The Market is open. McSwain Ranch has listed some new products in the meat section that you should definitely add to your cart for this week! If you’re transitioning your self-care to the Fall and Winter season then checkout the Vetyver Body Mist from Tammy Sue Critters – it smells divine and works for men and women!

Wondering what the heck a persimmon is and how you cook it? Up on the blog today are some great recipes for how to use this delicious, versatile fruit you can shop right now on the market from Kornegay Berry Farm.

We are always in need of volunteers! If you’re interested in earning credit for your account, sign up to volunteer with us this weekend.

Follow us on Facebook for more offers and events, or visit our website to learn more about our organization.

Greener Acres Farm:  Updates from the Farm Market

Cherry Hill Farm Soaps

Beth, at Cherry Hill Farm, has been busy making soap for the holidays. She has added some new varieties: Honey Soap and Bear Soap, and has brought back many customer favorites: Energy, Oatmeal Lavender, Raspberry Tart, Charcoal, Appalachia, Honeysuckle, Southern Belle, Plain Jane, Cup O’ Oats, and S.O.S.

All of Beth’s soaps are handmade in small batches. Most (with the exception of the Honey and Bear Soaps) are made with the goat’s milk they milk from their own herd of goats. These soaps are great for your skin and are long-lasting. They also make great gifts.

GreenSpace Microgreens

Dan with GreenSpace microgreens checked in with us last week to let us know that they are back up and running,but they are expecting a new addition to their family any day now. Once they are all settled in from that, they will be listing items again. Here’s wishing them well with their new arrival.

New Vendor Joining Soon

We have a new vendor joining our online market soon. We are hoping to have her items added to the listings by tomorrow. Items will include jams, biscotti and granola. As the items are added, we will send out an email to let you know what is available and give you more information on this amazing fellow farmer.

Updates From Rispoli’s Produce

The Rispoli’s report that this is the last week they will have eggplant and peppers available. Get them before they are all gone. They also have turnips, kale, blue potatoes and brown eggs.

Still Looking for a Fruit Producer

Upon reviewing our customer satisfaction surveys, we found that many of you are searching for apples. We are too! We have been on the prowl, trying to find some small fruit producers to fill that need. The difficulty we are having is that many of our local orchardists work on such a large scale that they only sell by the huge bins and typically to large grocery stores and such.

We have not given up hope yet though and will continue our search. If you would know of a smaller scale orchard that we could appreciate, please feel free to let me know.

Dothan, Alabama:  November 4, 2017 Market Newsletter

This Week’s Newsletter:
Market Announcement
Foodie Travel Log
Market Chitchat
Grower Notes

COMING IN 2018 . . .

Every once in a while a wild idea turns out great and its even better when you’re not the only one who notices.

Such was the case a few days ago when JD at Dothan Nurseries and Ros talked about the possibility of providing more informational classes in the coming year. Both Dothan Nurseries and Market at Dothan have appreciated the positive feedback about the Fall Food Festival Classes. And both have been thinking . . . "Why Stop??? So we’re not.

Next Saturday will wrap it up for 2017 with a presentation on Healthy Food Preservation at 9:30am and Healing Through Nutrition at 11:00am. We could not be more pleased to tell you that plans are in the work to offer more classes on more food (and maybe even gardening!) related topics in 2018. Stay tuned!

THE ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD

Last week I mentioned something called “Poutine” that we saw on EVERY menu in EVERY restaurant we visited in Nova Scotia. If you’ve not looked it up and shook your head in disbelief yet . . . .

Poutine is ridiculously simple and the variations and twists on it are ENDLESS. Drum Roll Please . . .

French Fries covered with shredded cheese

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and covered again with brown gravy

There you have it. Poutine. We ordered it three times and each time it was a bit different. John’s Lunch admitted they added a bit of clove to their brown gravy. (I know, it was weird). The plate we shared at a local diner on Prince Edward Island included donair (more about that later). The last one was at an upscale restaurant and it was probably the best of the three. But it was still plain old poutine.

Since home I’ve been nosing around on ways to serve a healthy version of this. Here’s what I’ve come up with:

1. Bake your fresh cut potatoes to make your french fries. And you can substitute or include sweet potatoes. True, it’s not the tried and true, but hey, if all the Canooks have their own versions why can’t us southerners include our healthy sweet taters?
2. The old original recipe is reported to have been made with cheese curds. Haven’t saw them since Wisconson, but I saw one recipe trying to turn tofu into cheese curds for a healthy vegan version. That’s just blasphemy. Use a good organic cheese from Working Cows.
3. Brown Gravy . . . .there again . . . Those broth bones from Working Cows and Casablanca make a mighty fine beef stock that would make a mighty fine gravy.

I guess all that’s to say this – popular comfort foods don’t have to be bad for you. I do not deny that this one needs to be enjoyed in moderation due to the high caloric content, but at least now you know how you can prepare it to be delicious, nutritious and almost guilt free.

MARKET CHITCHAT

We hope you got outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather even if you weren’t able to join us for the third Fall Farmer’s Market. We’re very aware that the schedule change due to last week’s weather threw some of our folks off and this was a case where we just ran with what we had.

And we had FUN! The crowd was great, the classes were AWESOME, (at least that’s what we were told!) and it was great meeting new folks and getting to know others better. We hope you’ll make plans to drop in next Saturday on November 11 for the final Fall Market and classes.

Speaking of such – its confirmed now that Mrs. Melody won’t be able to teach Healthy Food Preservation, but she is sharing her lesson plan and prepping some of our other folks to share this topic. That being said, there may be one – there may be three or four teachers next week for Healthy Food Preservation, so if you were planning to be with us at 9:30 am, keep it on the calendar! We promise you won’t be disappointed.

Lastly . . . Our Heart. Susan Avello, aka the Lean Bean Chef, will be speaking about Healing through Nutrition at 11:am. This will be our last class of the year and perhaps the most important one of all. Market at Dothan exists to SERVE our community through providing Fresh, Local, Sustainable and Year Round produce. Knowing that the high quality foods our growers work hard to provide make a difference in the quality of people’s lives fuels our dedication to continue doing so. How you eat DOES affect your health, and Susan is the best qualified person in the area to share about that topic. If you are reading this and struggling yourself or know someone who is struggling, come.

THIS WEEK’S GROWER NOTES

We have the best Growers in the Wiregrass! Please learn more about them on our Grower Page.

AVALON FARMS: Excited to report the very first sugar snap pea blooms! So far, so good. Have not grown these in the fall before. Probably another month till harvest.

You’ll  notice my products are turned off as we are doing a little traveling. When the market starts up again after Thanksgiving we should have broccoli. Followed by a lull and then more broccoli.

Thank you all for traveling this road of sustainable farming with us. It certainly is a learning experience.

BAIN HOME GARDENS: Hey there market friends! What a beautiful week it has been! Unfortunately we hear that some of you have been unwell and we are so sorry to hear that. Know that we are all rooting for a speedy recovery for you.

At Bain Home Gardens, things have been super busy. From expanding garden beds to planning spring beds there never seems to be enough time! With the clock falling back tonight, we will be working even harder chasing the sun!

Let’s talk mustards, Red Giant mustards to be specific. These beautiful greens aren’t green totally green but boast a beautiful purplish-maroon tint on top of a green leaf. We are cooking ours tonight but you can find yours on the market as of today! We will be trying the recipe below courtesy of the Food network channel (a guilty pleasure at the Bain Home).

Sauteed Mustard Greens

Coat a large saute pan with olive oil and put on medium-high heat. Toss in the garlic cloves and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Cook the garlic until it becomes golden brown and is very aromatic. Remove the garlic and discard.

Add the mustard greens and season with salt, to taste. Cover and cook the greens until they are soft and wilted. Stir in the vinegar. Taste for seasoning and add salt, if needed. Transfer the greens to a serving bowl and serve.
For exact measurements go to: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-burrell/sauteed-mustard-greens-recipe-1922016
If you have recipe that is tried and tested, scroll on over to our Facebook page and share it with us. From your family to ours and back again! See ya next week!

HAWKINS HOMESTEAD FARM: Hello friends! Today we participated in our last Fall Farmers Market. We were set up next to Smith Farms. Their lamb is delicious! Last weekend, we had the pleasure of visiting Casablanca Ranch. Mr. Anderson and his family are such kind and giving people. It’s great getting to know other growers as well as our customers. We have very much enjoyed meeting everyone. There is still one more Market Day to go next weekend so don’t miss out on your chance to meet your growers.

We have some chicks hatching out this Monday so there won’t be chickens for a while to give these guys time to grow and fatten up. We will however continue to have eggs but as the days get shorter, our girls produce less eggs. Not to worry though because, we will be concentrating on hatching out more layers (hens we hope) for the Spring as well.

In our garden we are growing broccoli, collards, and cabbage. Not sure when everything will be ready but we will keep you guys posted. We are also busy saving and gathering seeds for the Spring as well. As always we thank you for allowing our family to feed yours and we appreciate you all!

Miami County Locally Grown:  Around the Kitchen event TODAY!

At the Dayton Convention Center, you’ll find plenty to inspire you in the kitchen! From chefs, caterers, and food producers to cooking techniques, equipment, gadgets and foodstuffs! Everything you need to entertain guests in your home – just in time for the holidays! Lots of tasty samples, too :-)

Be sure to stop by our very own McGuffey’s Herb and Spice Co. and Rosebud’s Ranch and Garden!

Saturday Nov 4th 10am-7pm, and Sunday Nov 5th 10am-5pm! Visit the Around the Kitchen facebook page for more info. We easily found parking on the street earlier today (it’s free!) or the parking garage is very convenient!

Duette, FL:  New Beans

Dear Customers,
This week we have new French filet beans in three colors. They are available separately or in a combination.
Please have a look at what is available this week and place your orders.

Please tell your friends and neighbors about our market.

Thank you,
David and Betty
Duette Locally Grown Market

CLG:  Opening Bell: Carrots, Garlic Plants, Honey, Kale!

Good afternoon!

We have only two more markets before Thanksgiving. We will not have a market on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Be sure to stock up on all of your holiday favorites early before they are sold out.

Cedar Rock Ridge now has their 2017 Faulkner County Fair Best of Show Award-winning Garlic listed for only $1 per plant. Ready to transplant into your garden now. Also makes great holiday gifts for friends and family.

I’ve had several questions about getting turkeys from Grass Roots Co-op. There will not be a local delivery this year, but you can order one from their website: www.grassrootscoop.com and it will be shipped frozen to your house. All turkeys will be shipped on November 14th and arrive on No ember 15th.

Check out the beautiful Carrots from Kellogg Valley Farm!

Be sure to SEARCH for your favorite items using the search field. Over 700 items available now!

Most items are listed by 6pm Sunday, but check back again before the market closes Tuesday night to see if any other items are ready to be harvested for you! Eat fresh! Eat local! Eat for better health!

And save your eggshells throughout the week for the laying hens! :-)

The market is now OPEN for orders. Click here to start shopping:

www.conway.locallygrown.net

Please check your email a few minutes after you place your order to make sure you get an order confirmation. Thank you for being a valuable part of CLG!
Have a great week!
Steve

Middle Tennessee Locally Grown:  Time to Order Fresh Local Farm Products!

Good morning!

Welcome to our NEW PICKUP LOCATION! See the map above. If you have any trouble finding us, please call Linda at (931) 273-9708.

Did you know that by ordering on the locallygrown market, you are virtually assured of receiving the “cream of the crop” from each farmer? You will receive the best products picked and made with pride especially for YOU! You can’t get any fresher and higher quality than that! Thank you for supporting your local farmers and small businessmen and women.

The market is open as usual, and will remain open for your orders till Tuesday at 10 pm.

Please be sure to read the section of the page entitled “Important Ordering and Pickup Information.”

Farm News of the Week

Molly Cornelison of Kountry Vittles sends this message:
Good Fall morning Folks, I’ve been a bit quiet from ya’ll for a couple of months. I apologize for that, life has a way of getting hectic at times. I am now back to my simple kitchen and my simple baking routine, and Good Lord willing it shall stay that way. I have added a lot of new items to the market place this week, preparing for the upcoming holidays. Check out the fudges I have added, listed in the bakery section under Candy. My personal favorite is my Chocolate Fudge with coconut, while my son’s favorite is my Peanut Butter Fudge. I have added Buckeyes and my personal favorite Martha Washingtons. Oh those creamy coconut balls with walnuts are addictive. With the holidays come parties and gift giving. These items make the perfect take-along addition to the company party or family get together, or even a gift for that one person you have no idea what to get. Some of my new additions do not have pictures quite yet, but those are coming soon I promise (just have to grab camera before they are all eaten. lol).

(L to R, top): Buckeyes, Pecan Pie Cheesecake Fudge.
(middle): Butter Pecan Fudge, Oreo Balls. (bottom): Customizable Cupcakes, and Pumpkin Roll, available with or without nuts.

This message is from Linda Reed:
Dogwood Valley Greenhouse is now offering pre-orders on Christmas decorations. Pre-orders will be available through the Nov 16 market. After that the retail prices will be effective.

Kissing Balls on hangers – about 13-15" diameter – retail $35, pre-sale 10% discount = $31.50
Christmas Basket Centerpiece – about 10" in diameter – retail $20, pre-sale 10% discount = $18
Wreaths – on 16" base, measuring around 22-24" diameter – retail $27, pre-sale 10% discount = $24

These Christmas decorations are all handmade by me, from all natural materials gathered from my property or the local Christmas tree farm, except for the bright red berries and ribbons. All will be in limited quantities, but pre-sale orders will be guaranteed.

(L to R) Two Kissing Balls, Centerpiece, and Wreath.


Each week Flying S Farms adds some new offerings early on Sunday morning, after I’ve sent out the newsletter. Please remember to check their vegetables, baked goods, and jams & jellies for their latest items. This week Catherine has added:

Turnip Greens & Ka Co.

Important Ordering and Pickup Information

Ordering will be open until TUESDAY at 10 p.m., and your order will be available for pickup on THURSDAY between 4:00 and 5:30 at our NEW LOCATION across from Manchester City Schools administration building, 215 East Fort Street, Manchester.

We can also deliver your order to your home (or other location) on Friday afternoons, for a small fee, if it’s more convenient for you. If you prefer to utilize this service, please place an order for it, same as other products, selecting your delivery area. Don’t forget to give us your location address in the comments section of the order. Also please text Linda at (931) 273-9708 for specific arrangements.

We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible. Please encourage our local farmers by helping to spread the word about our wonderful market to everyone you know. We offer a great variety of local farm products, and our items will be in your hands in time to plan for the weekend. Wonderful local products are available for ordering from the comfort of your own computer.

More new farmers are considering joining our market, if they can expect enough sales to help pay their transportation costs. Please help us grow the market by sharing this e-mail with your friends and inviting them to give us a try. And if you haven’t ordered from Manchester Locally Grown for a while, please check out our wide variety of offerings this week. Also please let us know if we can improve our selection or scheduling in any way to better suit your needs.

Blessings,
Linda & Michael

Here is the complete list for this week.

Northeast Georgia Locally Grown:  MARKET IS OPEN FOR ORDERS!

Good Evening Locavores!

Northeast Georgia Locally Grown is open for orders!
Go to the market now >>
Chemical-free Fruit
Fresh Vegetables
Baked Goods with Organic ingredients
Gluten-free products
Pastured Eggs
Clean Meat
See all products

PICKUP TIME is Wednesday from 5-6:30pm!

Thank you for choosing Northeast Georgia Locally Grown as a way to support your local producers. This online farmers market allows you to buy directly from multiple farms committed to chemical-free and local produce all year long! CHEMICAL-FREE means produce and pastures grown without synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, or insecticides. LOCAL means within 80 miles from the market pickup locations (usually much much closer). Do you know someone who grows chemical-free food in the area? Get them in touch with us. Know someone who wants fresh food? Spread the word. Put the two together, and that’s growing organically!